Pomegranate and Walnut Salad (Print View)

Vibrant winter fruit salad with pomegranate seeds, walnuts, and citrus in cinnamon dressing.

# Components:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 large pomegranate, seeds only
02 - 1 large orange, peeled and segmented
03 - 1 crisp apple, cored and diced
04 - 1 ripe pear, cored and diced

→ Nuts & Seeds

05 - 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
06 - 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
07 - 2 tbsp sunflower seeds

→ Dressing

08 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
11 - 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
12 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped

# Directions:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the pomegranate seeds, orange segments, diced apple, and diced pear.
02 - Add the chopped walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds to the bowl.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and sea salt until well combined.
04 - Drizzle the dressing over the fruit and nut mixture. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Sprinkle with fresh mint leaves for garnish, if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for enhanced flavors.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between juicy pop-in-your-mouth pomegranate seeds and earthy crunchy walnuts is absolutely addictive
  • It comes together in 15 minutes but looks like something from a fancy restaurant
  • The cinnamon in the dressing creates this warm undertone that makes winter fruit sing
02 -
  • Don't skip the cinnamon in the dressing, it's the subtle warmth that ties everything together
  • Toasting the walnuts and seeds for just a few minutes transforms this salad into something extraordinary
  • The salad needs to be eaten within a few hours of dressing or the fruit will start to release too much moisture
03 -
  • Under cold running water, seed your pomegranate in a bowl of water to prevent the juice from staining everything
  • Use a microplane to zest a little of the orange peel into the dressing for even more citrus depth
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